NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Friday, August 28 (On This Day In 1963)

Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Here’s an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today’s answers and Spangram.

The 5 Biggest Problems Ruining ‘Reacher’ Season 4

Reacher Season 4 started strong, but the Prime Video hit keeps falling back into the same frustrating mistakes that dragged down every season but the first.

3 Signs It’s ‘Mercy Sex,’ Not Real Sexual Desire — By A Psychologist

A psychologist breaks down ‘mercy sex’ — consensual but unwanted intimacy — and the three signs it’s quietly replacing real desire in your relationship.

iPhone Fold Price: Apple Expert Warns Of Hidden $1155 Extra Cost

iPhone Fold buyers will face a very high screen replacement or repair cost, alongside an expensive Touch ID repair should the phone need it, according to an Apple expert.

Today’s NYT Connections Answers Explained: Friday, August 28

Not sure what today’s NYT Connections answers are all about? Find out just what the different words in today’s grid mean and how they fit together.

‘Escape From Tarkov’ Roadmap Reveals Major 2026 Updates

The highly anticipated Lighthouse rework in Escape From Tarkov is due in a few weeks, while the roadmap also reveals a major December patch.

The Power Of Two: When AI And Quantum Computing Converge

Technology and people have to advance together, from the start.

FDA Authorizes Autonomous Blood-Drawing Robot

The Aletta from startup Vitestro uses near-infrared light and ultrasound to find veins, then executes the blood collection process from tourniquet application to bandaging.

The Biggest Winners From Unitree’s IPO

Unitree achieved $50 billion valuation. Wang Xingxing’s personal stake now valued at $15 billion. Meituan, HongShan, Shunwei, Matrix Partners & CITIC all got billions.